Top 10 PUBG Mobile esports tournaments of all time by live viewership

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PUBG Mobile is without doubt one of the titans of the mobile esports segment, with its competitive ecosystem boasting a robust structure comprising regional leagues and global tournaments. As a result, this battle royale game has developed into one of the most-watched games in the genre, and its viewership has grown so much over the past decade that it has surpassed its PC counterpart, PUBG: Battlegrounds.

With that in mind, Esports Charts has analyzed its database to list the most popular and most-watched PUBG Mobile competitions in history. This list reflects the current standing as of the 2026 competitive season.

Most-watched PUBG Mobile tournaments (watch time)

The PUBG Mobile Global Championship Season 0 remains the ultimate barometer against which every other event in the game is matched up. The 2020 world championship for the title accrued a massive 64.5 million Hours Watched (HW), over 1.7 times more than the next-best entry on this watch time table.

What helped was that it was the inaugural edition of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship and was held at a time when the game's esports scene was flourishing. Moreover, the event was conducted in the midst of the lockdown era of the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning a lot more viewers tuned in from the comfort of their homes.

Top 10 most-watched PUBG Mobile esports events of all time

Most popular PUBG Mobile tournaments (Peak Viewers)

The leader by this metric is, once again, the PUBG Mobile Global Championship Season 0, which reached 3.80 million Peak Viewers (PV). This figure was achieved during Round 1 of the Grand Finals, which was won by Four Angry Men. However, it was another Chinese side, Nova Esports, that emerged as the title's first world champion, pipping its countrymen by a handy 25 points.

A look at the ranking tables here shows that the PUBG Mobile Global Championship dominates the game's viewership. However, there are other international, continental and regional tournaments that have gradually risen up the popularity ladder recently.

A prime example is the PUBG Mobile World Cup, held as part of the annual esports extravaganza that is the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia. The 2025 edition was a milestone one, as it marked the game's most popular event in over four years.

Top 10 most popular PUBG Mobile esports events of all time

FAQs

What is the most-watched PUBG Mobile tournament of all time?

The PUBG Mobile Global Championship Season 0 (2020) holds the record with 64.5 million Hours Watched (HW) — over 1.7x more than the next most-watched event.

Why was PUBG Mobile Global Championship Season 0 so popular?

It was the inaugural edition of the PMGC, held during the COVID-19 lockdown, which led to a surge in home viewership. It also featured high-stakes global competition and was the first world title in PUBG Mobile esports history.

Which PUBG Mobile tournament had the highest peak viewership?

Again, the PUBG Mobile Global Championship Season 0 — it peaked at 3.80 million concurrent viewers during Round 1 of the Grand Finals.

Who won the first PUBG Mobile Global Championship?

Nova Esports (China), who edged out fellow Chinese team Four Angry Men by 25 points to become the first world champions.

What's the most popular PUBG Mobile event in recent years?  

The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025, held at the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, was the game's most popular event in over four years, marking a major resurgence in viewership.

Does PUBG Mobile have regional leagues?

Yes, major regional circuits include the PUBG Mobile Super League (PMSL) in regions like SEA, EU, MENA, AM and Peacekeeper Elite League (PEL), China's highest level professional league for Peacekeeper Elite, the nation's rebranded version of PUBG Mobile. These circuits feed into global events like the PMGC and PMWC.

How does PUBG Mobile's viewership compare to PUBG: Battlegrounds (PC)?

PUBG Mobile has surpassed its PC counterpart in viewership over the past decade, becoming one of the most-watched mobile esports titles globally.